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= The Federation requires a status report. =

Choose a Team reporter to place your team responses here.

=Mini-Mission 1: Advocating and Implementing Project Based Learning= > > Project based learning is a more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion because it stimulates students higher order thinking skills and allows them to utilize real-world issues and resources so that the learning is “real” to students. PBL should encompass and incorporate many standards that are supported by 21st Century skills. Feedback and revision from multiple sources allows students to deepen their learning. > > Math: Antiquan students will be asked to develop the most cost efficient way of supplying the Federation with the gidgetbytes required to return the alien visitors to their home galaxy. Social Studies: Antiquan students will explore the different cultures that are representated by the Federation. Science: Antiquan students will determine the fuel efficiency of the gidgetbytes powered shuttles in an effort to collaborate with the math students. ALA: Create poems and narratives detailing the legendary visit of the Federation....out of time.
 * Reflect on what you have learned about the structure, components, and rationale for project based learning and complete this mission:**
 * 1) Provide a rational for why PBL will be more successful methodology than conventional means of lecture and large class discussion.
 * 1) Provide possible PBL projects for each of the subjects taught: math, social studies, science and Antiquan language arts.
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=Mini-Mission 2: Wisdom of the Crowd: Next Steps= After analyzing and synthesizing the ideas on your chart, work together as a team to wordsmith 5-10 measurable next steps around implementation of your category

· Professional Development with Administrative attendance/support that combines technology and curricular pedagogy so that the big picture is understood. · Differentiated professional development to meet the needs of all skill levels. · Professional Development for department/grade level training that includes other districts. · An overall “big picture” or master plan that encompasses SAS, PBL, DI, etc., with a clear long-term vision for all stakeholders for professional development.

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=Mini-Mission 3: Know Your Support Systems - Full Speed Ahead= The results of the survey are here. We suggest that you save a copy of this spreadsheet so that you can sort it as you wish to be able to analyze the responses. (Team, Room, IU, etc)

It seems as though SAS is a work in progress that when all curricular areas are complete this will be an excellent resource that can incorporate 21st Century Skills and provide editable models for teacher implementation.

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=Mini-Mission 4: Model Lessons and Galactic "Monsters"=
 * Reflection on Model Lessons:** Use the Discussion tab to respond.

Discuss these prompts with your teammates Locked-Net Monster - try to demonstrate the usefulness of the internet resources Dollar & Cent-taur - seek out grants and use open source Abominable "No" Man & Medioger - students are the driving force for change > > Tech Director, Superintendent, School Board and Teachers willing to implement the technology must all be on board to be successful.
 * Battling the Galactic "Monster" Discussions**
 * What strategies you have used to overcome the "monsters"?
 * Who are some of the key people in the district who MUST be on your side in order to be successful?
 * As you share your strategies, consider using some for your Individual Mission

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=Mini-Mission 5: Presentation to the Federation= After you have reflected (and revised?) your project, post it below. Either upload the file, embed the project, or post a link to your project.

//**Note**//: The Individual Instructional Coach Mission (IICM) should be uploaded to your specific IU page here. Please save your mission (document, podcast, movie, prezi, etc. ) with your name.

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